During the Cylon War, twelve Battlestars were created, each representing one of the Twelve Colonies, Galactica representing Caprica. They were built with non-networked computer systems to avoid Cylon infiltration. The Galactica is the last of the original Battlestars still in active duty service.

Quoting Mr. Brandybuck
I didn't watch Galactica when I first saw this so I was like "cool, I guess"
Fast forward to today where I have binged BSG and built my own plastic model
This is one of the greatest creations on MOCpages and I'm really not joking.

Thanks for the kind words! Hey, since you're done with the show, you should read my BSG The Next Chapter series. Picks up where the show left off!

I didn't watch Galactica when I first saw this so I was like "cool, I guess"
Fast forward to today where I have binged BSG and built my own plastic model
This is one of the greatest creations on MOCpages and I'm really not joking.

Quoting Sam Krispin
This ship is a great example of angle and detail! I'm amazed to see so much detail and characterization in a LEGO MOC. This definitely deserves to be MOTD! Keep up the fantastic work!
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also what program did you use for the green screening?

Thanks for the comment, Dude! It certainly was a challenge with the multiple angle planes. I use Gimp for photoediting. I started a group a couple of years ago if you're interested in starting.

This ship is a great example of angle and detail! I'm amazed to see so much detail and characterization in a LEGO MOC. This definitely deserves to be MOTD! Keep up the fantastic work!
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also what program did you use for the green screening?

Quoting Cubeduder Dude
I love this. You're entire spin on BSG is amazing! I am currently tweaking a cylon raider, I will let you know when it's done. I am glad I started making it before I saw your raiders....I probably would have copied you too much!

Good to hear from another BSG fan! If you've got the time, check out my series that picks up where the show left off. And when you're done your Raider, post it in this group: http://www.mocpages.com/group.php/13658 Thanks for the comment!

I love this. You're entire spin on BSG is amazing! I am currently tweaking a cylon raider, I will let you know when it's done. I am glad I started making it before I saw your raiders....I probably would have copied you too much!

Quoting Craig "Vendetta" Robertson
amazing, i am a big fan of BSG, though i do have a preference about the era. I think that in my pinion the most recent series is brilliant. Not to be rude but the series from the 70's was a little camp for my tastes.
Did you know that the person who plays Tom Zarek in the recent series actually played apollo in the 70's series?
well, there you go fact fans.

I agree all the way! Yes, I do remember that tidbit of information. In fact I actually still have an original warriors jacket from back in the day! I was a big fan back then, but the 2003 series is far superior, not only in set/tech but in the acting/scripts. The show floundered, especially as it reached it's end in the 1980 fiasco. But many were disappointed with how the reimagined series ended. That's why I started my own series in Lego. It's got its own folder, and they're all linked in order. You should check it out!

amazing, i am a big fan of BSG, though i do have a preference about the era. I think that in my pinion the most recent series is brilliant. Not to be rude but the series from the 70's was a little camp for my tastes.
Did you know that the person who plays Tom Zarek in the recent series actually played apollo in the 70's series?
well, there you go fact fans.

Quoting Starscream Soundwave
Superb creation! I'm very envious of your photoshop skills too, I'd love to be able to do a nice background like those for The Black Widow;) fantastic build!

Thanks! It's really not that difficult. I invited you to a photo editing group. If you don't already have a program, I suggest GIMP, it's free. Check out the conversation threads, a few brief tutorials. Any questions, just ask, the group is pretty helpful. Have fun!

Quoting Alex Storm
Hey, I finished making my battlestar, but I'd like to touch up the photo's a bit, any way you'd be willing to help me with that? Or supply some tips?

I see you're already in the Rocket Surgery Group. All you need is to download Gimp, it's free. Read the First Victim thread, and the Gimp thread, and you should be all set to get started. Feel free to ask questions in the group, too, if you have any problems. Have fun!

Oh yes!
I don't know much about BSG but after reading your series I have become quite interested, and it's got me to start to build my own battlestar, I'll have to do it mini since thats what i'm good at, but I wanted to give thanks for you inspiring me to get involved in BSG it's very wonderful!

Alex Storm

May 1, 2012

Sounds good, also, when I do load it up, would you mind if I call it the "Maverick" after your callsign?

Quoting Alex Storm
Oh yes!
I don't know much about BSG but after reading your series I have become quite interested, and it's got me to start to build my own battlestar, I'll have to do it mini since thats what i'm good at, but I wanted to give thanks for you inspiring me to get involved in BSG it's very wonderful!

Glad to have steered you in the BSG direction! I suggest you watch the 2003 Miniseries, it kicks off the first of four seasons. I'll keep an eye out for your project!

Quoting Eric W.
Don't worry dude, I have something cool I'm going to post very soon. I've spent all my actual Mocing time on this one project but it will be worth it. You will just have to be patient my friend.

Quoting Elpa 14
WOW, photoshop really gives you an edge, doesn't it? Amazing ship, how long is it in studs? This must have been a hard design, with all the curves and such, this deserves more likes!

Lots of trial and error over the course of the year it took me to finish this. She's about 140 studs long, 24 lbs, give or take. I've got three other sets of pics, check 'em out! Thanks for the comment!

Quoting Jon B
My better half has only seen the recent incarnation, I must try and get hold of the original series, she'd love it - if I can drag her out of the LEGO room for long enough to watch it...

You know, I loved that show when I was a kid, still have the toys, and even a jacket! But watching the re-runs of the old show, they really pale in comparison to the new series. Can't wait for Blood and Chrome!

Quoting Jon B
About time I commented on this, been seeing it on and off for a while now! Brilliant build, you captured Galactica perfectly in shape and texture - really brings back happy memories of a great show!

Thanks, Jon! Almost finished watching the series, again. I just don't get tired of it!

Quoting LukeClarenceVan The Revanchist
It's a crime that I haven't commented on this yet. Your ridiculous skills are evident in this build, and strange angles are everywhere. The small details and greeblework make this stand out, while the innovative techniques truly make it pop. Great work!

Thanks again for the kind words! Over the past couple of years, I've added some bits, and redone some others, but more or less the same. Those angles in the head section really confounded me for a long time. Have a great New Year!

It's a crime that I haven't commented on this yet. Your ridiculous skills are evident in this build, and strange angles are everywhere. The small details and greeblework make this stand out, while the innovative techniques truly make it pop. Great work!

Quoting Boceevus Larry
woops, i'm back, I ended up trying that online game, not really good, in fact, it really sucks. So your lucky you have not played it, bad game, just wanted to warn you against checking it out.

No time for that anyway, but thanks for letting me know! I would think a simple Viper virtual pilot would be fun, target practice maybe.

I like it

Boceevus Larry

December 9, 2011

woops, i'm back, I ended up trying that online game, not really good, in fact, it really sucks. So your lucky you have not played it, bad game, just wanted to warn you against checking it out.

Quoting The Lego Animal (Jay Rhum)
by far your best MOC! My friend, would you help me?
Would you show me your talent on photoshopping on the Titan? I want to ask you to make a good main pic for Titan.
I know I'm asking a lot! See ya, dude!

by far your best MOC! My friend, would you help me?
Would you show me your talent on photoshopping on the Titan? I want to ask you to make a good main pic for Titan.
I know I'm asking a lot! See ya, dude!

Quoting Paul Romano
This is really stunning work! I'm not really a big Battlestar fan, but to not-like this would be criminal! Your storytelling is absolutely top-notch, and frankly, doesn't get the credit it deserves. Thanks for your support, and here's my contribution to getting 100 likes:)

Thanks for the great comment, Paul! Looking forward to more episodes of your story, too!

This is really stunning work! I'm not really a big Battlestar fan, but to not-like this would be criminal! Your storytelling is absolutely top-notch, and frankly, doesn't get the credit it deserves. Thanks for your support, and here's my contribution to getting 100 likes:)

Quoting MortalSwordsman .
Epic is an over used word on this site but this is truly Epic. Fantastic details throughout. I love the guns and lazer cannons. Thank you for your kind words on my Firebird. Round 2 will be an even bigger challenge :)

Epic is an over used word on this site but this is truly Epic. Fantastic details throughout. I love the guns and lazer cannons. Thank you for your kind words on my Firebird. Round 2 will be an even bigger challenge :)

Heard a lot about BSG over the years but have never seen it. After seeing your MOC's I decided to start watching it. I am now on season 2 and my wife is hooked. It is a good source for inspiration on some future MOC's of my own.
I have been playing around with photo editing a bit more but still getting used to it.
Need to work on lighting and shading. My brother is in the visual effects industry so I might recruit him for help.
I have been going to my brother for advice. He has worked on movies like, Thor, X-Men First Class, and the Underworld series. If yoyu get a chance check out: http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/286925
I pretty happy with the way it turned out.

Quoting Brody Allen
Heard a lot about BSG over the years but have never seen it. After seeing your MOC's I decided to start watching it. I am now on season 2 and my wife is hooked. It is a good source for inspiration on some future MOC's of my own.
I have been playing around with photo editing a bit more but still getting used to it. Need to work on lighting and shading. My brother is in the visual effects industry so I might recruit him for help.

My wife finally admitted that BSG was superior to Sx in the City after sitting through both shows on DVD. I bet your brother will come in real handy!

Quoting Graaf Pieter
Hello El Barto,
I've never actually seen the Battlestar Galactica TV-series or films, but I really want to, because then I will probably better understand what all the amazing MOC's are you've built here. Should I just start watching the TV-series? Or better something else?

I suggest watching the Reimagined TV Series from 2003. It starts with a two hour 'movie', and the show progresses from there; four seasons and several specials. The Original Series is certainly nostalgic for those of us who watched it as children back in the 70's, but really pales in comparison to the new show. Thanks for the comment!

Hello El Barto,
I've never actually seen the Battlestar Galactica TV-series or films, but I really want to, because then I will probably better understand what all the amazing MOC's are you've built here. Should I just start watching the TV-series? Or better something else?

Quoting Eric W. (IMPERIAL FLEET)
Stunning, breathtaking, jaw dropping, etc.!!!
:D This is an amazing moc. I really love the creativness in the techniques you used to build this. I looked at official pictures and you pulled this off perfectly!

Thanks, Eric! It certainly was a challenge with the texture and angles. It took a lot of experimenting!

Stunning, breathtaking, jaw dropping, etc.!!!
:D This is an amazing moc. I really love the creativness in the techniques you used to build this. I looked at official pictures and you pulled this off perfectly!

Quoting Lee Jones
Interesting solution to some complicated design elements. I had thought of building the BSG at one point, but was stymied by how to build the ridges in the scale I was thinking. Lovely job. Lee.

Quoting Mark 1701
wow! nice work! I've never watched the series but the ship seems pretty design accurate! By the way, could you talk a little more in the group "Elite Starship Designers"? You're a moderator so if you could talk some more I would sure appreciate it!

wow! nice work! I've never watched the series but the ship seems pretty design accurate! By the way, could you talk a little more in the group "Elite Starship Designers"? You're a moderator so if you could talk some more I would sure appreciate it!

Quoting Photo cycle
Did you refit those gun turrets? They look different from the last time I spent countless hours lusting after this fracking incredible creation. If I'm not imagining things, think I like the old style better, at least on a 2-d internets image. It took me a minute to figure out what I was looking at; thought at first the Cylons might have snuck in an extra attack when I wasn't looking.
In any case, I'm STILL frackin' stunned by this thing. If you ever disassemble it (gods forbid!) take pictures and detailed notes - you'll get HUGE $$$ for the plans. From me alone.

Yes, I updated the Main Batteries a month or two ago. More accurate, I think, although not as smooth. Close ups, old and new, are in this series:
http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/185807
No plans to take her apart. Glad you like it, and thanks for the kind words!

Did you refit those gun turrets? They look different from the last time I spent countless hours lusting after this fracking incredible creation. If I'm not imagining things, think I like the old style better, at least on a 2-d internets image. It took me a minute to figure out what I was looking at; thought at first the Cylons might have snuck in an extra attack when I wasn't looking.
In any case, I'm STILL frackin' stunned by this thing. If you ever disassemble it (gods forbid!) take pictures and detailed notes - you'll get HUGE $$$ for the plans. From me alone.

Quoting Jake Savage
Ummmmm may I just start my comment off with the following: "Holy crud this thing is fricking amazing!!" And now on to what I like: the engine design is brilliant, the shaping is exactly right, and the background editing fits perfectly to boot! well done mate, this is sheer brilliance!

Ummmmm may I just start my comment off with the following: "Holy crud this thing is fricking amazing!!" And now on to what I like: the engine design is brilliant, the shaping is exactly right, and the background editing fits perfectly to boot! well done mate, this is sheer brilliance!

Quoting Tiberius Black
What are the stud and brick dimensions of your Galactica? It seems to be a good scale for a ship of its sizes and I am thinking of making the Battlestar Valkyrie in the same scale but i need to know your measurements to determine the scale. Thanks

It's about 140 by 56 or so at the widest. About 24 lbs, so it's pretty solid, especially for being quite hollow! Good luck with your project!

What are the stud and brick dimensions of your Galactica? It seems to be a good scale for a ship of its sizes and I am thinking of making the Battlestar Valkyrie in the same scale but i need to know your measurements to determine the scale. Thanks

Quoting Marc "Edge" R.unde
Congrats man, on the win of the 'The Space and Sci-fi lego Fan Club' contest. Although there was as good as no competition, due to a lack of participation, your beauty here is the deserved winner. As you entered the contest, I knew my Excelsior had no chance, the Galactica is just too awesome! Hats off, my firend!

Thanks, Marc! I don't know about all that, but your Ex has plenty of Wow factor. But now you need to get into the BSG theme!

Congrats man, on the win of the 'The Space and Sci-fi lego Fan Club' contest. Although there was as good as no competition, due to a lack of participation, your beauty here is the deserved winner. As you entered the contest, I knew my Excelsior had no chance, the Galactica is just too awesome! Hats off, my firend!

Quoting Tom Simon
Good lord this is epic. Now I'm starting to hum the theme song, which is going to be a problem soon, as I head to dinner. Now why would it even come up to hide the studs on a beauty like this? I'm not much for pic backgrounds, but if there is a place it works, it's here.

There's an anti-stud faction out there, but I'm cool with it. Thanks for the kind words!

Good lord this is epic. Now I'm starting to hum the theme song, which is going to be a problem soon, as I head to dinner. Now why would it even come up to hide the studs on a beauty like this? I'm not much for pic backgrounds, but if there is a place it works, it's here.

Quoting Brian Lyles
Nice job on this one. I haven't seen the show but I'm sure you nailed the look and it looks like a ton of time went into the project. Great job on this one and all your stuff, the photoshopping puts it over the edge. Nice

Thanks! Yes, insane amount of time, in fact. Multiple rebuilds and all that kinda stuff. I suggest renting the miniseries!

Nice job on this one. I haven't seen the show but I'm sure you nailed the look and it looks like a ton of time went into the project. Great job on this one and all your stuff, the photoshopping puts it over the edge. Nice

Wooooow that's very cool of you..... but do you know the weight of this stuff ??!!!
Anyway, I'd thougt to try to maybe sell it..... I don't know :-((( It is true that the storage become a big problem because i absoluty don't want to decommission it.... Well !! I'm lost in a certain way....

Quoting christophe corthay
El barto !!!! do you know (because of you), I bought "battlestar galactica" today just to see how it looks like ???!!!! because I remember the 70's one of course but not know the new one... I watched two minutes of movie a minute ago and it looks supercoolgreatterrificintensehypermegacoooool!!!!!

Good move, my friend! I've always looked back fondly at the original show, but the production value and acting quality of the new one is so far beyond it. Check out my Scenes Folder, it covers several of the early parts of the miniseries. Let me know how you think it compares!

El barto !!!! do you know (because of you), I bought "battlestar galactica" today just to see how it looks like ???!!!! because I remember the 70's one of course but not know the new one... I watched two minutes of movie a minute ago and it looks supercoolgreatterrificintensehypermegacoooool!!!!!

Quoting chris short
Wow man! Fantastic job. Seriously. I think you may have outdone me. I was wondering when someone would dethrone me, lol. A couple questions?
do u mine if I steal ur binoculars for the turret idea? I like it a lot better than the lever I used.
Did u use the old and new grays to create a contrast?
Can we get a view of the bottom?
How long is it? It looks huge!

Thanks for the comments! Feel free to borrow the turrets. There are some shots of the underneath in the other folders. I used a mix of the regular grays, the dark gray, and dark greenish gray. Its about 44 inches I think, (145 studs?) weighing in at about 22 lbs. I built it in three sections, but now all one structure, with the pods separate for transport. Easier to move and put on the stand, but it's not exactly 'wooshable'. Thanks again!

Wow man! Fantastic job. Seriously. I think you may have outdone me. I was wondering when someone would dethrone me, lol. A couple questions?
do u mine if I steal ur binoculars for the turret idea? I like it a lot better than the lever I used.
Did u use the old and new grays to create a contrast?
Can we get a view of the bottom?
How long is it? It looks huge!

Quoting Alex Rodriguez
I don't get it? You should deserve more attention from MOCers out there, this is awesome! From my point of view, you should make this beauty SNOT (Not-Studs-On-Top). I mean covering the studs with tiles (Which are kinda hard to get). I don't see that Battlestar Galactica thing, but is just too awesome. Cheers man.

I used the smooth pieces where there's armor plates, and studs in all the other areas to give it texture. Plus I didn't have the $400 to buy enough smoothies to cover the whole thing. Thanks!

I don't get it? You should deserve more attention from MOCers out there, this is awesome! From my point of view, you should make this beauty SNOT (Not-Studs-On-Top). I mean covering the studs with tiles (Which are kinda hard to get). I don't see that Battlestar Galactica thing, but is just too awesome. Cheers man.

Quoting Mark Kelso
This is one of those ships I DREAM of tackling in Lego some day. Now I'm wondering if I should even bother...beautiful work! I admit it's a bit disappointing to see that it hasn't gotten more attention. But regardless, you've done some very nice work. I'm curious, did you go studs out on the bottom?

I've posted a few shots of the Galactica's belly, finally completing a stand for it. Been working on my color and lighting, too, at your suggestion. I'm using Gimp. It has a lot of features that I'm still trying to figure out. But then again, I'm a dentist, not a graphic designer.

Thanks! Sorry, no plans...In fact, I hardly remember how I built it, I took it apart and rebuilt sections so many times to get the proportions the way I wanted. But basically, its built in three main sections (bow, middle, stern), each with two sets of technic/plate sandwiches, upper and lower connected at the ends of each third. Except for the supports for the pods, it's hollow with detachable panels for access. The bow section was the most challenging due to the angles, with twelve or so separate panels on both sides, each attached to a central spine with a hinge on each. And the pods are removable, too. That's probably more than you wanted to know. Thanks again!

Quoting legostarwars freak
Very cool model of BSG!!! and it´s the best tv-series ever be!. I´m thinking about, to build Viper Lego Moc´s, you give me more motivation to do this.
I´m from Germany, i hope my english is not to bad.
May the force with you, or: this all we hope ;)

Live long and prosper, my friend. But, I'm a dentist, not a poet. Thanks for the comments!

Quoting Mark Kelso
This is one of those ships I DREAM of tackling in Lego some day. Now I'm wondering if I should even bother...beautiful work! I admit it's a bit disappointing to see that it hasn't gotten more attention. But regardless, you've done some very nice work. I'm curious, did you go studs out on the bottom?

Much appreciated! Yes, studs out on the bottom, except under the nose. I'm working on a stand to support it to get a better view underneath, although surface details are incomplete at the moment. The thing is frakin' heavy, so getting is situated might take me a while, especially if I spend more time with the photo editing. Thanks again.

Very cool model of BSG!!! and it´s the best tv-series ever be!. I´m thinking about, to build Viper Lego Moc´s, you give me more motivation to do this.
I´m from Germany, i hope my english is not to bad.
May the force with you, or: this all we hope ;)

This is one of those ships I DREAM of tackling in Lego some day. Now I'm wondering if I should even bother...beautiful work! I admit it's a bit disappointing to see that it hasn't gotten more attention. But regardless, you've done some very nice work. I'm curious, did you go studs out on the bottom?

Quoting Ruud Hoogmoed
Good to see more Galactica fans! Very impressive model, already a lot of details there, looks great. Do you have some data about dimensions?

It's about 140 studs long by about 56 or so at its widest. It's made of three main sections. Each has a base that's a sandwich of plates and tech pieces. Then an upper deck of the same construction. So most of is hollow, with just a few magnetic attachments. Around the pods, though, it's almost solid to support the weight of the pods which can be inserted one at a time if necessary. Thanks for the kind words!